Current jobs related to Senior Officer - Kimberley - Sol Plaatje University

  • Senior Project Coordinator

    1 month ago

    Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada Teck Full time

    About TeckTeck is Canada's largest diversified mining enterprise, dedicated to delivering essential resources in a safe and sustainable manner. With a long-standing tradition of innovation, we leverage advanced technology and foster a vibrant workplace that empowers our employees to influence the future.The Project Manager for Western Canada will work...

  • Senior Project Coordinator

    1 month ago

    Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada Teck Full time

    As a prominent player in the mining sector, Teck is dedicated to delivering essential resources with a focus on safety and sustainability. Our legacy is built on innovation, advanced technology, and a culture that empowers our workforce to influence the future. In collaboration with the Site Manager and the Teck Legacy projects team, the Project Manager for...

  • Area Marketing Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Kimberley, Canada tacrec Full time

    Role is in the agricultural sector; responsible for management of the sales and marketing function in Northern Cape and Namibia. This includes the management of the marketing team and sales agents. Key ResponsibilitiesOversee the company’s day-to-day operations in a designated territory or region in regard to strategy, product sales, product supplyProvide...

  • Area Marketing Manager

    1 month ago

    Kimberley, Canada tacrec Full time

    Role is in the agricultural sector; responsible for management of the sales and marketing function in Northern Cape and Namibia. This includes the management of the marketing team and sales agents. Key ResponsibilitiesOversee the company’s day-to-day operations in a designated territory or region in regard to strategy, product sales, product supplyProvide...

  • Area Marketing Manager

    1 month ago

    Kimberley, Canada tacrec Full time

    Role is in the agricultural sector; responsible for management of the sales and marketing function in Northern Cape and Namibia. This includes the management of the marketing team and sales agents. Key ResponsibilitiesOversee the company’s day-to-day operations in a designated territory or region in regard to strategy, product sales, product supplyProvide...

  • Bilingual Regional Marketing Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Kimberley, Canada tacrec Full time

    p>Role is in the agricultural sector; responsible for management of the sales and marketing function in Northern Cape and Namibia. This includes the management of the marketing team and sales agents. Key ResponsibilitiesOversee the company’s day-to-day operations in a designated territory or region in regard to strategy, product sales, product...

  • Operations Branch Leader

    1 month ago

    Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada David Aplin Recruiting Full time

    David Aplin Recruiting is collaborating with a prominent national organization to find a Branch Operations Leader. Advantages & Benefits: Attractive salary along with a bonus structure tied to your local team's performance without any cap. Extensive benefits package and RRSP matching program. Key Responsibilities: Formulate and execute a comprehensive...

  • Primary Care Nurse

    5 days ago

    Kimberley, British Columbia, V0A, Columbia-Shuswap, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

    Position SummaryJOB SUMMARY:Who are we looking for?Interior Health has an opportunity for a Casual Primary Health Care nurse who is self-directed and comfortable working autonomously. This is a day shift position that can work between Monday to Friday with the shift times being 08:00 to 16:00. The home site for this position is at the Kimberley Health Centre...

Senior Officer

3 months ago

Kimberley, Canada Sol Plaatje University Full time
Purpose

The main purpose of this position is to provide students with clinical, educational and advocacy interventions appropriate to the scope of a Professional Health Care Nurse within a student-centered and professional multidisciplinary primary health care service.

Minimum Requirements
  • Degree/Diploma in Nursing Science (General, Psychiatric, Community) and Midwifery
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment,
  • Treatment and Care (Primary Health Care)
  • Dispensing Course - dispensing of medicines in line with the Essential Medicine List
  • Dispensing license (apply within 1 month after assuming duty)
  • Current SANC registration Qualified and Registered Nurse
  • Willingness to work outside normal working hours
  • 5 years related experience in Primary Health Care Computer literate
Duties and responsibilities

Health and wellness
  • Conduct individual consultations with students which include history-taking, physical examination assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care management and follow up
  • Prescribe medications (up to schedule 4) including contraceptive medications & antibiotics for STI’s
  • Take specimens for and order specific diagnostic tests – including bloods, X-rays), ultrasound, urine, pregnancy, CD4, HIV Antibody, stool, swabs, VDRL etc.
  • Monitor student patients including HIV positive patients with opportunistic conditions and participate in/support the ‘DOTS’ system for TB patients
  • Refer student patients for specialised care or investigation – to other internal and/or external health professionals and facilities externally
  • Perform minor clinical procedures including pap smears, ear syringing, taking of blood and other specimens, giving injections, dressings, suturing etc.
  • Perform a range of clinical tasks including sterilization of instruments and dressing packs, ensuring a sterile and hygienic environment in the consulting and treatment rooms during and after use
  • Counsel student patients including pre and post-termination of pregnancy, HIV VCT counselling, relationships, sexual activities, diet/wellness, rape, women’s and men’s health issues
  • Contain health care emergencies as they arise, including trauma, asthma attacks, assault, rape, sexual abuse, panic attacks, psychotic presentations, acute anxiety disorders, para-suicides
Student wellness
  • Assist and refer appropriately students who have difficulties with, e.g. academic performance, housing, nutrition, food/catering, finances, legal aid, health & safety on campus, etc.
  • Provide feedback to management on systemic issues and problems negatively affecting students’ mental health/wellness
Education and training
  • Educate students during Individual consultations
  • Co-ordinate and participate in workshops, talks and wellness expositions with students across the university including residences
  • Prepare and distribute educational materials including posters, pamphlets etc.
  • Conduct/ deliver talks to parents, relevant staff, SPU Radio etc.
Administration
  • Assist in intake / sorting - triage duties in the reception area [this includes triaging new patients, dealing with emergencies, making referrals, dealing with ‘level 2‘ queries]
  • Assist with the running of the dispensary as necessary
  • Assist in the ordering of medications, state-provided supplies (STI’s, contraceptives etc.), medical consumables
  • Efficient management of documents, files while maintaining confidentiality.
Project management
  • Co-ordinate and/or participate in clinical care protocols for specific health problems/issues
Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
  • Prepare and maintain all treatment records [e.g., referrals, consultation notes] on student client file and on the management information system
  • Obtain feedback from student patients both on an individual basis and through questionnaires, suggestion-box etc.
  • Record and submit monthly statistics to management and where necessary to the Department of Health
  • Co-ordinate and/or participate in evaluation/surveys and lessons for service planning.

Enquiries can be made via email at spurecruit@spu.ac.za

Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. This position may be subjected to assessments.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.



#J-18808-Ljbffr